This was a great tiki bar that I learned about in this area of Kobe. The atmosphere is great and really adds to the tiki bar drinks you can enjoy. The owner is quite knowledgeable about the drinks and it was fun just talking about random topics of interest while enjoying the drinks. It was cool how he knew about the famous tiki bar, La Mariana, which is located in Honolulu Hawaii. The fun part was finding the door to get into the bar. All around a great first visit and will come back to try the other drinks. Filling out that drink card is a neat thing to work on as well as it gives the challenge of working through the whole menu.

It sometimes difficult to find true craft cocktails in Japan (outside of Tokyo) but right in the heart of Kobe this gem of a tiki bar has been unearthed. Refined tropical ambiance and owners that pride themselves in authentic tiki drinks with high quality ingredients that faithfully pay homage to the classics while keeping an eye towards modern refined tastes. Just a few short blocks from Sannomiya Station you’ll be transported to the South Seas. This is a don’t miss stop for any tikiphile, rum lover or cocktail enthusiast visiting Osaka, Kobe or Kyoto.

This experience is a must do for any tiki or cocktail lover in Japan! Kobe is only a short train ride (around 20 minutes) away from Osaka and it’s absolutely worth it. When you walk in expect incredible cocktails, a perfectly thematic selection of music, and and beautifully designed bar with plenty of seats. Make sure you ask about their stamp card and check out their merchandise as well! I’ve been to many Polynesian Pop tiki bars all over the world and The Kazan Room is one of my all time favorites. Mahalo & どうもありがとうございます to Kim and Brandon!

I think this may be one of my favorite bars in the entire world. We stumbled upon it our second night in Kobe and returned again on the third night before leaving town. The ambience is rich, the owners are incredibly hospitable and fun, and the cocktails are playfully designed and expertly made. Make this your first stop in Kobe because I guarantee you'll want to go back the next night.

Amazing ambiance and even better cocktails! Kobe's first Tiki bar is worth a visit.

Wonderful Authentic Tiki Bar on Kitano-zaka, Kobe, Japan. Get away to a tropic island resort bar, have some amazing drinks, have great conversations with the fantastic staff and just relax.

My friend wanted to visit a tiki bar while on our trip to Kobe. The Kazan Room was an absolute blast! The owners were fun and very knowledgeable about cocktails. Kim is a cocktail pro, and it was so so cool to hear her talk about how she makes the cocktails and all the work that goes into it. I went with friends, and we each ordered 2-3 drinks so we could try a variety. They were all delicious! I want to go back to Kobe just to come back here.

What a treat! An authentic tiki bar run by very nice people. The atmosphere of the interior is like going on a mini-vacation, and most importantly, the drinks are some of the best around.

Just a fantastic slice of tiki in Kobe. Japan isn't a place you think of when you think of tiki bars, but this spot really scratches the itch. Great decor, great drinks, great bartenders. The American owners are super friendly and we had a great convo while drinking some tasty cocktails. Highly recommended.

An absolutely wonderful find in Kobe that I wasn't expecting to find. I'm a tiki lover myself, but I wasn't expecting to really find a tiki bar outside of Tokyo, until we stubbled across their sign. This place was quite the highlight of our day. After dealing with many rude locals all day long that made my wife and I feel very unwelcome in Kobe (something we have yet to experience elsewhere), it was wonderful to finally find a place that wasn't going to treat us with suspicion. A beacon of hospitality in a city that seems to be sorely lacking, ironic for the "city of love". Brandon (the owner) is a very kind man who was glad to let my wife and I talk his ear off about his life in Japan and his tiki bar. He even let me look through one of his books while we were there. He was not only very nice to my wife and I, but he's also good at sticking up for his neighbours. When we mentioned how the Mexican food we've seen in Japan looks dreadful (sorry, we live in Southern California) he told us about a nearby mezcal bar nearby. I've never been at a bar and been given good suggestions for nearby competing bars by the actual owner before. The bar itself is very nicely decorated. It's impressive they can make it feel so tiki in a space that feels tiny compared to bars in America. There's even a little projector playing old movies that inspired/were inspired tiki culture. The drinks were top notch too, the best I've had so far. The menu has a section of the most classic tiki drinks, modern classics, and a few of their originals. My wife and I had a Kazan Grog and Sakura Sling to try their originals and they were sublime. I wish I had taken a picture, but I drank it too fast! For our second round we each wanted some classics, so we ordered a Zombie and a Jet Pilot (pictured) and you can taste the level of respect Brandon has for tiki culture and history. One of the best tiki experiences I've ever had, even compared to some of the legendary tiki bars I've visited back in America. If I could give this place 10/5 stars, I would. Our other experiences with locals and shop/restaurant owners really turned us off from Kobe, but this bar alone might be able to convince me to visit Kobe again if we get the opportunity.

Awesome Tiki Bar in Kobe. A nice change from all the highballs and shochu. Went on a slow night and Brandon took great care of me. Ended up meeting some locals and hanging out at the bar for a few hours we made a plan to come back the next night, that's how good the drinks were. It is tough find a bar outside of Tokyo that puts this much effort into their cocktails and you can tell Brandon and Kim really care. Can't wait to come back to Japan and make a stop at the Kazan Room again.

Excellent cocktail and tiki bar. It was a little hard to find on the 4th floor but once we were in we had a great time. Brandon was super friendly and made fantastic drinks. Highly recommended if you are looking for a good cocktail. My favorite drink was the Sakura Sling.

This place was absolutely great! The bartender was pleasant and the drinks were one-of-a-kind! The tiki theme and interior design also set a soothing atmosphere. I recommend for everyone who has the chance to drop by at least once!

Another great addition to the international-scene in Kobe! Clean, fashionable, and delicious drinks - a place that not only looks good, but delivers on quality of taste and ingredients. And the owners don't skimp on the alcohol, so if you would like a strong drink, this is the place. The bar is oriented towards the adventurous, as the entry door is unmarked. Come for experience, stay for the vibe~

Fantastic tiki bar conveniently located near Sannomiya Station, Chinatown, and lots of jazz clubs and live music. The drinks are absolutely delicious, with fresh squeezed juices and house-made syrups - I highly recommend the Port Light (even if you don’t like bourbon!) and the Sakura Sling. The bar itself is very comfortable and well-appointed, small and inviting, and the owner is warm and makes good conversation. The vibe is spot-on, the branding/design are great, the drinks are absolutely outstanding…what’s not to like? If you’re anywhere in Kansai, do yourself a favor and stop in for a drink (or four)!

I made a point to stop by the Kazan Room on my last trip to Japan. Being a tiki aficionado, I wanted to try as much tiki as I could in the country. This had to be one of the top 3 bars I visited while there. Brandon and Kim are great bartenders that have a passion for providing good quality drinks at a reasonable price. Everything is made fresh and they use good quality rums. I had been to other well known bars in Japan where the cocktails were pre-batched, not here. If you're looking for a rum cocktail in Japan, you'd be hard pressed to find it, the Kazan Room will definitely fill that void. I tried a variety of drinks while at the bar and they were all excellent. The bar itself didn't seem crowded when we were there, but it was fun chatting with the bartenders and locals that we encountered, as well as other tiki people that had made a point to visit the bar. You can even buy a mug or a tropical shirt here if you want. Just make sure to note that the signage is a bit hidden. The door looks plain but there is a small Kazan Room pin taped next to it.

I wanted to visit the Kazan Room in January, 2023, but time didn’t allow me to make the trip. Got to visit there in October, 2023 and had a terrific time. There is a sandwich board sign outside the building on the sidewalk. Walk up the stairs or take the elevator to the 4th floor. Note: look for the white door on the right side of the hallway. There is no signage, only the small gold and black Kazan Room pin on the frame of the door. We searched a minute or two before figuring out that was not a locked custodian closet. Brandon, the owner, was our bartender. Great conversation, and very knowledgeable about craft cocktails and tiki mugs. We unfortunately did not get to meet his wife Kim. Drink menu has a variety of tiki cocktails. We had two drinks each, and both of mine were very tasty, and my friend enjoyed theirs. High quality craft drinks, you won’t be disappointed. No stars for food, as we didn’t see any on the menu. Not an issue for us as we had eaten at the Dotonburi just before going to Kazan Room. My friend picked up the tiki mug, a glass, and the signature Hawaiian shirt. Several merchandise options. Peaceful atmosphere, giving off good tiki vibes. Highly recommend you visit. Wish I could visit more often, and knock off the cocktail list to garner the Kazan Room Club pin. Tiki culture is not big in Japan. But this bar is a gem of a find in Kobe.